“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.”

-Leonardo da Vinci

Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Negativity energy, go away. Today is turning out to be on of my favorite months of the year. It is officially National Cat Month. And my family of cats are responsible for some of the happiness that I experience.

National Cat Month is dedicated to celebrating cats and promoting responsible pet ownership, which includes cat health and welfare (https://nationaltoday.com, 2025). These beautiful animals have their own unique standard of living. Which screams royalty. And with cats, you either hate them or love them. They love physical touch. However, it must be their personalized conditions that is acceptable on their time schedule.

I never considered myself specifically a cat person. I’ve always loved and had a special connection with animals in general. However, working for a local vet and being responsible for the puppy and kitten adoption center, would make me a “cat mom” forever. And it took the will of two one week old kittens to change my life forever. And sixteen years later, I would have to make the decision to hand them back to the creator.

For many years, they were all I had emotionally to survive the daily abuse of a domestic violence situation. We left that situation with a monkey of PTSD on our back. And they further helped to support me many nights when I just wanted to cave and go back. But when I looked into their eyes and saw the damage that he did to them, I thought better of it. Many nights I clung on to their fur and unconditional love for me in order to see the morning. Losing them, no matter the reason, left me lonely and defeated for the next five years barely existing. That is, until Coco needed a home. And then Tinkerbell needed a home. And finally, little Pricess Piper who joined us a few weeks ago.

No matter the cattitude that I see with each one, I consider myself blessed to take on the roll once again of “cat mom.”  We are all still adjusting to the newest addition. And the big sisters are finally beginning to soften up their steel exterior. I have included Tink, Coco and Piper’s profile so that you can see how  very unique their personalities are. Piper, while still a kitten, has one of the sweetest and curious temperaments with a total lack of boundaries. No worries. It’s a process that will surely be accepted with the other three family members.

Coco’s Profile:

 She is the mayor of my place known simply as “Camp Frat Pad.”

She enjoys:

      Having first dibs on all food.

      Being brave until she hears or sees wind, rain, or random noise.

      Waking me up by licking my hair, forehead, and/or eyelids.

Things she’s learned in therapy:

·        She doesn’t like therapy because “She doesn’t do anything wrong.”

·        Be quiet and take a nap.

·        It’s everyone else’s fault.

·        When therapy session is over, always demand treats because she could’ve been a distraction.

·        Boundaries are for someone else.

TINK’S PROFILE:

Her drag name is Sushi. She is a very beautiful calico. She doesn’t care about world peace as long as the dolphin’s are saved from the windmills.

She enjoys:

     Doing maintenance jobs with poppa.

     Playing floor hockey with her litter pellets.

     Walking on the high shelf and purposely knocking things off. Especially, if it’s expensive or requires a lot of work like Legos.

     And practices catching water from the faucet instead of drinking it.

Things she doesn’t enjoy:

      RULES!!!!

      Having to forage for food scraps because Coco eats it all.

      Being “thunder stomped” by Coco when they are supposed to be wrestling For fun.

Bucket list:

Being top catnip dealer nationally.

·        Being champion of American Ninja Warrior

Lessons in Therapy:

·        That to she must learn to cover her own poop instead of waiting on Coco to walk by and do it for her On her way to the food bowl.

·        That she wants to be a bird.(She’s still working on what’s reality and what’s not. It’s a process. Don’t judge.)

·        Everything is Coco’s fault.

·        Being able to have more schedule ME time when she decides that’s she needs it.

·        With the ability to be successful she, in fact, has to beat Coco to the food bowl.

·        That it’s not ok to hear her owners voice calling for her to remain silent and cause undue stress while she is sleeping in the dirty clothes basket. 

·         In order to snuggle properly it requires you to be still.

Piper’s Profile:

She’s still young and coming into her own unique personality, needs and wants.

Things she likes for the moment:

     Jumping on her sisters when they’re asleep.

     Constantly playing “The Floor Is Lava.”

     When momma is busy on the computer, run and jump directly on her chest, that is her throne.

     When she sees momma asleep but still breathing, headbutt until she wakes up angry.

     Pounce on anything that moves, including feet.

Things she doesn’t enjoy:

     Therapy because she doesn’t need to improve her life in any way.

     Boundaries

     Having to be still without being in a food coma.

     Having her paw needles trimmed.

Lessons in therapy:

·        Screaming while having her nails trimmed is counterproductive.

·        She can’t stay still during therapy. She is only a distraction.

·        Walk across momma’s keyboard while she’s in therapy.

·        Boundaries about jumping into momma’s plate does not pertain to her.

·        When she gets smacked down for jumping on big sisters when they’re asleep, she must not play the “victim” afterwards.

Cats are not for everyone. They want to be petted only on their time schedule. However, they are the best supervisors when you go to the restroom. And they show their disgust every time they look at you. But there is also a precious little soul in each one of them that will always provide shoulders and a listening ear. My girls do not like it when momma cries. And they all come running to my lap when they know that I’m struggling.

After the death of my two former cats Simba and Nalla, I thought that I would never be able to open my heart and soul to another feline. And yet, I now have three. They provide a life force for my existence on a daily basis. And though we all get on each other’s nerves at some point throughout the day, the four of us are a family that will provide comfort, love, and entertainment for many years to come. Thanks for reading! Adopt a kitten and make sure to spay and neuter!

Affirmation: I am ruler of everything I see.

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